The Selection of Material in Extensive Reading Program

Chao Ma

Article ID: 2641
Vol 6, Issue 5, 2023

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Abstract


Extensive reading has enjoyed the increasing popularity from L2 educators as a potentially effective form of L2 reading instruction. However, many researchers tend to ignore the importance of selection of material. The paper is an attempt to explore the appropriate criteria of qualified graded readers, which can be helpful for English teachers and learners in ER program.


Keywords


Extensive Reading; Graded Readers; Selection of Material

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References


1. Bamford, J., & Day, R. 1998. Extensive reading in the second language classroom. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press.

2. Hill, D.R. 2008. Survey review: Graded readers in English. E LT Journal 62/2.

3. Krashen, S. D. 1985. The input hypothesis: Issues and implications. New York: Longman.




DOI: https://doi.org/10.24294/ijmss.v6i5.2641

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